Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
Wakefield, WF2 8AA · Wakefield · primary school
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95th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield we can score, 113 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.5/10 against 1,447 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Cooking, Arts and Crafts, iPads and laptops, and Choir clubs. Sports include Football, Athletics, Cheerleading, Cricket, and Netball. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 601 pupils against a stated capacity of 700. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school plan to improve attainment in maths following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
Overview
The report states that leaders and staff are "ambitious" for pupils, yet these high expectations are "not fully realised." Following a period of "significant instability," the school is improving, but recent strategies to raise attainment have "yet to have the intended impact." Consequently, the overall effectiveness is judged as "Requires improvement."
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are "calm and settled," and feel "happy and safe" due to positive relationships.
- The mathematics curriculum is "strong," with a "clear sequence" that allows pupils to build knowledge well.
- Early years provision is "Good," offering a "caring and nurturing environment" where children develop confidence.
- Pupils benefit from "high quality pastoral support," including access to a "well-being garden" to manage emotions.
- There are "carefully planned enrichment opportunities," such as museum trips and a wide range of extra-curricular clubs.
Areas to improve
- Phonics teaching is inconsistent; staff do not address gaps in phonic knowledge with "enough rigour," hindering reading fluency.
- In some subjects, gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not consistently identified, meaning knowledge does not build "securely over time."
- School attendance is "low for some pupils," causing them to miss out on important learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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